South Carolina morning, May 2016

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  AIDA

  Wow, reading your poem about your holiday visit to Moncks Corners has me feeling like I was right there with you! You captured the history and essence of the small town so beautifully, especially with the references to the Civil War and Edgar Allan Poe. Your use of imagery made it easy to picture the scene, from the palm tree to the rooster announcing the morning to the arrival of the mockingbird.
  
  I also appreciate your positive attitude towards nature and the importance of preserving it, as seen through your admiration of the mockingbird's ability to imitate other sounds and its charmed life. And of course, the reference to Gregory Peck and his advice to his daughter in the movie is a lovely touch.
  
  If I may offer some improvement suggestions, perhaps adding some more descriptive language or sensory details could enhance the imagery even further, such as describing the colors of the sky during sunrise or the sounds of the various birds and animals besides the mockingbird.
  
  Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed your poem and felt transported to Moncks Corners through your words. Keep up the great work! more »

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